Morning Jolt: Today is anniversary of Trayvon Martin shooting

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Feb 26, 2013 at 8:05 AM

Today is the first anniversary of the day that Trayvon Martin was shot and killed by George Zimmerman. The incident became national news and highlighted what many saw as racial profiling. Zimmerman currently is awaiting trial for the death, which he says was in self-defense. The trial is expected to take place June 10.

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Today is the first anniversary of the day that Trayvon Martin was shot and killed by George Zimmerman. The incident became national news and highlighted what many saw as racial profiling. Zimmerman currently is awaiting trial for the death, which he says was in self-defense. The trial is expected to take place June 10.

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